“Brooklyn Republican Chief: Why Did Board Of Elections Shred My Supporters’ Petitions?”
Another Really?
And of course a rich history of chicanery in Brooklyn (my birthplace—hi P.S. 206!).
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Two from Josh Douglas
Arrest Warrant Issued for Distributing Anonymous Campaign Flyer in Rhode Island
“Super PACs swarming New Jersey special election”
“AZ Supreme Court opts not to hear campaign finance issue”
East Valley Tribune:
The Arizona Supreme Court refused Tuesday to step into the fight over whether legislators broke the law by sharply increasing how much candidates can take from private donors and special interests.
In a brief order, the… Continue reading
“Arguing about section 3 in the Texas redistricting case”
Important post at Texas Redistricting.
“FEC Nominees Backed at Senate Hearing; Timing of Confirmation Vote Still Uncertain”
Bloomberg BNA:
Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Rules and Administration Committee expressed support at a confirmation hearing July 24 for two new nominees for the Federal Election Commission, though it remained unclear how quickly the nominees—Ann Ravel and… Continue reading
Don’t Miss Linda Greenhouse on the Chief, the Job of a Justice and Judicial Minimalism
NYT Opinionator:
I think the chief justice is saying that there’s a disconnect between what people seem to want from the Supreme Court – answers to the country’s most profound questions – and what the current crop of justices has… Continue reading
“Electoral College Halfway Fixed!”
The second half will be tougher.
The Hulk Can’t Make Contributions to Federal Candidates But Iron Man Can
“Two FEC Nominees Receive Senate Hearing With Little Partisan Rancor”
Paul Blumenthal reports for HuffPo.
“Will the GOP’s North Carolina End Run Backfire?”
I’ve just written this piece for The Daily Beast about proposed tough new voting legislation in North Carolina. It begins:
Anyone wondering about the importance of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling hobbling a key part of the Voting Rights Act… Continue reading
“Pew: SCOTUS Popularity Plummets Among Blacks Following VRA Decision”
“What’s the Matter With North Carolina?”
Dahlia Lithwick writes for Slate.
My own piece about North Carolina will be posting soon.